Community Posts, Tips & Support on Postpartum Care

Okay so this morning I was holding my baby upward with one hand ( she’s 4months ) and I don’t really know How to explain cause English is not really My first language but one arm was around her butt and she usually has a pretty good balance. But long story short.. I was holding her and grabbing something with the ...

why is everyone constantly asking when they can have sex again postpartum? i was under the impression the doctors tell everyone at least 6 weeks unless there were complications

I am super exhausted, sleep deprived, have not be able to eat or drink and have absolutely no help. My 10 mo is extremely active and playfully has hurt me a couple times now. I am trying my best to stay calm and teach her but today i lost my cool and i threw her toy so hard that it scared her. And i had a crying mel...

How have you guys been “getting your pink back”? Obviously I’m 4 months PP and I just feel hideous. I’m back to my pre pregnancy weight but my body hasn’t gotten the memo. I feel dull and ugly, and don’t even get me started with the PP hair loss.

Currently 5 months going on 6 months in November and this hair shedding is getting too much 😭 I’ve kept up with all my prenatal in addition to other vitamins so I’m really hoping the shedding will slowly stop by 6 months. Anyone hairloss getting better? And when will my hair start growing back in 😩😩

So my mom can’t stop kissing my baby. She knows my rules of washing hands before handling her and kissing or getting all up in her face.. She said “sorry it was an accident” the first two times, but then today she said “oh please it’s not like I’m diseased. I deserve it after all I’ve helped with. Plus it was an acc...

Is there different advice about having sex after your section or is it the same recommended 6 weeks? Anyone had sex sooner? How was it? I’m 4 weeks post section, and me and my partner are slowly getting that bit of time to get back to our old selves and was wondering if it’s too soon?

My nearly 11 week old has been fitted with a pavlik harness today and I just feel so guilty. Every time I change her she just looks so uncomfortable and the thought of her legs being in the same position 24/7 just makes me want to cry. I know she isn’t in pain or uncomfortable and she may only need the harness for 6...

How do you go about self care after pregnancy? Before pregnancy, I had a solid skin care routine and hair routine. Had my hair and nails done . During pregnancy, my skin was glowing ,nails and hair done. Now 6 mpp I don't have the energy for anything, I kinda don't like the way my skin is it's so dull and dry. ...

Anyone else feeling tearful? I’m not sure if it’s hormones alone or just a frustration as things haven’t worked out as I’d hoped with moving house, sorting a car and also feeling stressed about finances on smp. I guess I’m feeling vulnerable and also finding this stage very tiring with my 2yo. Also this was an unpla...

I’ve been super emotional, crying during movies or adds on Facebook lol and a bit of nausea

I'm a single mom. I left my ex boyfriend (baby daddy) at about 30 weeks pregnant due to psychological and verbal abuse. He is fighting for custody now and I feel so guilty that I let myself have a baby with a man like that. I don't want my daughter around him because it's not safe, but I feel like there's very littl...

Does anyone feel like don’t recognise yourself in the mirror after the birth ? - I had an emergency c section , so many changes on my body 😭

I never knew I could love someone so much. I get so emotional thinking about my baby. Sometimes I just stare at her and want to cry 🥹

I am 25 years old and sahm to my almost 15 month old daughter. We recently just had to take in my husbands 17 year old sister because her mom went to jail for drinking and driving again. Shes been here a few days now but she will be living with us for a year or so. Im so lost on how to care for her. Ive been treatin...

Just had my left tube removed today after finding my pregnancy was ectopic… so distraught but just looking to see if anybody has any advice regarding recovery and moving on? Thank you ladies xx

My husband says hurtful things and then acts normal. He used to apologise with flowers and that and now he thinks he can just talk normal to me and I be OK with it. Whenever I try communicate we argue. What should I do and how should I be ? Its exhausting We have a month old I don't need this are we nor.meanto b...

Any tips for postpartum hairloss?? What did you guys used? The amount of hair on the floor and shower drain, I cannot believe I’m still not bald yet 🤦🏻‍♀️

My daughter is 10 and has adhd and/or anxiety. We’ve tried all the things and keep trying, w a lot of resistance from her. This morning was an S show about starting a new med and her refusing. Not a good start to the morning before school and work. Any one w kids similar that can relate ?

I put my 6months baby on the bed, didn’t realize he was so close from the edge. It was just for a few seconds.. I had my hand on him. And I grab a tissue and I hear a big boom, my baby fell on the floor, on his back, back head. I was shocked my husband panicked. He cried for 2minutes, but after he smiles, and everyt...